as in violinist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pianist
On opening night, Emmy Award-winning composer and pianist Earl Rose — who has performed for over three decades at the original Bemelmans Bar in New York — will hold court at the Steinway, playing a repertoire of revered classics.
—
Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
The pianist bowed his head for applause and began another tune.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Music Wayne Osmond, Osmond Brothers singer and guitarist, dies at 73
Jan. 2, 2025
Wood was 7 when a pianist mesmerized him.
—Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
The jazz pianist, who had a lifelong passion for playing music, discovered a vibrant community of skilled musicians who shared his enthusiasm for collaboration and pushing the boundaries of the genre.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pianist 
Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
The pianist bowed his head for applause and began another tune.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Music Wayne Osmond, Osmond Brothers singer and guitarist, dies at 73
Jan. 2, 2025
Wood was 7 when a pianist mesmerized him.
—Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
The jazz pianist, who had a lifelong passion for playing music, discovered a vibrant community of skilled musicians who shared his enthusiasm for collaboration and pushing the boundaries of the genre.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pianist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
Noun
-
He’ll be flanked in the Chrome Hearts by guitarist Micah Nelson, organist Spooner Oldham, bassist Corey McCormick and drummer Anthony LoGergo.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
3 Jan. 2025
-
Wanda Holloway, a 36-year-old devoted mother of two who served as an organist at the local Missionary Baptist Church, was charged with conspiring to kill the mother of her 14-year-old daughter’s cheerleading rival.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
15 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
An elbow injury disrupted the career that Elaine Schmidt might have had as a high-level flutist.—
Jim Higgins,
Journal Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2025
-
Anchoring the horn section is saxophonist/flutist Mitch Frohman, a founding member of the SHO who like Hernández established himself on New York’s Latin music scene during the heyday of salsa dura in the mid-‘70s.—
Andrew Gilbert,
The Mercury News,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Former Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr is making a music switch from rock to country.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
-
My drummer Jay turned me onto Bob Marley and The Wailers in the ‘90s.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Among them: renowned British pianist John Tilbury, trumpeter Axel Dörner, saxophonist Evan Parker, and percussionist Steve Noble.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The health scare comes after Mantra of the Cosmos — which also includes Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder, percussionist Mark ‘Bez’ Berry and guitarist Andy Bell — performed Jan. 19 at Liverpool's Cavern Club, the same venue where The Beatles got their start.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The song becomes the superstar’s fifth leader on the list, tying Taylor Swift for the second-most, and the most among soloists, since the survey began in September 2020.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
-
The Italian-American classic crossover singer (unrelated to actor Ralph Macchio), performs as both a soloist and a member of the New York tenors.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Other honorees included jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, who played God Bless America at a State Department ceremony on Saturday night.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 Dec. 2024
-
One night in 1969, jazz trumpeter Al Hirt, who had opened a nightclub in Atlanta, coaxed Uecker up onstage.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
John Mayer, a relative Dead novice at the time, took on the difficult role of fronting Dead & Company alongside guitarist Bob Weir, drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
4 Dec. 2024
-
Dead & Company is comprised of original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, in tandem with guitarist John Mayer, bassist Oteil Burbridge and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
4 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near pianist
Cite this Entry
“Pianist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pianist. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share